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Subjects Flee from KSP Traffic Stop

Date of News Release: 03/01/2014

(Hickory, KY.) - At 1347 hours on Friday, February 28th, Trooper Michael Robichaud observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed while westbound on KY 272 near Hardy Road in Trigg County. Tpr. Robichaud attempted to make a traffic stop, when the vehicle made an abrupt stop in a gravel parking lot near 5198 Highway 272 (Caledonia Road). Eltwyqwan Vinson, and one other unknown black male, exited the vehicle and fled toward a nearby residence. Mr. Vinson stopped after being given verbal commands to do so by Trooper Robichaud; however, the unidentified second male did not, and continued to flee. A 17 year old female remained in the vehicle and was also detained. Mr. Vinson was found to be in possession of a concealed .380 pistol. A search of a nearby home and wooded area did not reveal the unidentified fleeing suspect.

Hopkinsville Police Department responded with a canine and a track was initiated. Units were unable to locate the suspect, and the track/search was terminated. The 17 year old female juvenile was released to her parent/guardian. Mr. Vinson was arrested and lodged in the Christian County Jail on the charge of Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon. The investigation is continuing by Tpr. Robichaud.

Hopkinsville Police and the Trigg County Sheriff's Department assisted KSP at the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to call Kentucky State Police, Post 1-Mayfield at (270) 856-3721 or toll-free at 1-800-222-5555.